dailyApps

Windows remains largely popular today only because of the vast amount of free softwares that are available for it. There are a lot of freeware that most people are not aware of, so I thought i should share all of them with you all.

Feel free to comment if you think i have missed something great and you would like it to be added. I am not going to tell about the stuff that every kid knows like Firefox etc. but rather focus on the lesser known ones.

Here you go..

• Acrobat Reader Speedup

This program will dramatically decrease the time it takes for Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.

• Quicktime Alternative / Realplayer Alternative

Simply put, you can install these and not have to install Quicktime and Realplayer to view movies anyone.

• Dark Room

Dark Room is a full screen, distraction free, writing environment. Unlike standard word processors that focus on features, Dark Room is just about you and your text

• Portable Apps

This application allows you to use your USB drive to run all types of apps built for a USB drive. It also has an optional menu interface to launch them.

• MP3Gain

MP3Gain analyzes and adjusts mp3 files so that they have the same volume.

• EverNote

With EverNote you can easily capture, store and quickly access typed and handwritten memos, webpage excerpts, emails, phone messages, addresses, passwords, brainstorms, sketches, documents and more!

• Teracopy

Teracopy will replace the horrible Windows copy dialog with one that allows you to stop, pause, and recover copying. Lightweight and free.

• RightLoad

It integrates FTP support into your right click menu. You can now upload a file is two clicks.

• Launchy

This program allows you to launch programs based on its indexed database of programs. Similar to Vista’s search and run feature, but much more powerful.

• Citrus Alarm Clock

A simple program that has whatever audio program you pick start playing music at a set time. It will play any music choice, has a fade in feature, lets you choose day of the weeks and times. Cheap way to replace that alarm clock.

• StrokeIt

This utility allows you to make mouse gestures to perform certain actions on your computer. When it recognizes the gesture it will fire off a set of commands.

• nLite

nLite allows you to build custom Windows CDs. You can exclude certain features so they don’t even install in the first place. A way to make Windows how you want it on installation.

• Notepad++

One of my favorite notepad replacement programs. Has features like syntax highlighting and tabs.

• Eraser

If you really need to delete a file then I would recommend this. It will remove a file from your PC and remove all traces of it.

• DriveImageXML

If you need to make a backup of XP or 2k3 or clone a drive, this utility is for you.

• CoreFTP

CoreFTP is an excellent FTP software comparable to the likes of FileZilla and SmartFTP. It is fast and light.

So that is it.. I know that was quite an exhaustive list, but again all of them are extremely useful. If you have anything to add, please drop in a comment or two.